Capital: Abu Dhabi
Location: Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, between Oman and Saudi Arabia
Population: 3.5 million approx.
Industries: Oil, natural gas, agriculture, and fishing.
Currency: Arab Emirates Dirhams AED
Climate: desert; cooler in eastern mountains.
Language: Arabic is the Official language. English is widely used.

Welcome – Ahlan Wa Sahlan
Dubai is the second largest of the seven Emirates which make up the United Arab Emirates and ranks as the country’s leading commercial center. Abu Dhabi, the federal capital, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah are the other six Emirates.

Dubai for everyone..
Lying on the blue waves on the Southern Gulf and backed by the majestic desert, Dubai offers visitors year round sun shine and five star luxury plus the adventure of a unique Arabian experience. Dubai is a place of fascinating contrasts, a distinctive blend of modern city and timeless desert, East and West, old and new. From the holiday makers, that are simply seeking a relaxing break, away from clouds and crowds, to the active tourist looking for a new and an exciting experience, the city has superb facilities for sports, shopping, dinning and entertainment.

Location and Area
Dubai is located on the Southern shore of the Gulf in the South-Eastern path of the Arabian peninsula. It lies 55 16 East and 25 15 North. The total area of the Emirates is 3,885 sq.km.

Climate
Dubai has a sub-tropical arid climate. Temperatures range from 10 C to 30 C in winter and can reach as high as 48 C in summer. Rainfall is predominantly in winter and amounts to 13cm annually.

Clothing
Light weight summer clothing can be worn for most of the year, but the temperature can drop quite sharply at night during the winter. At the pool or on the beaches, trunks, swimsuits, shorts or bikinis are quite acceptable, but when in the city, care should be taken not to give offense by wearing clothing which may be considered revealing.

Language
The national language is Arabic, but English is widely used in business.

Currency
The monitory unit is the Dirham (Dh.) which is divide into 100 fils. The official exchange rate is USD$ 1 = Dh 3.675. All major credit cards are generally accepted in main hotels and large shops.

Alcohol
Alcohol is freely available in hotel, restaurants and bars, but not outside the hotels.

Working Hours
Business : 08:00 – 13:00 Hrs and 16:00 – 19:00 Hrs ( Sat to Wed )
Some companies work from 08:00 – 17:30 Hrs with a one hour lunch break. Many companies close at 13:00 Hrs on Thursday.
Government Offices: 07:30 Hrs to 14:30 Hrs ( Sat to Wed )
Banks : 08:00 to 13:00 Hrs ( Sat to Wed ) 08:00 – 12:00 hrs (Thursday)
Thursday afternoon and Friday is the weekend in the Islamic World.